FAIRVIEW Court in Kingswood, Bristol, has opened a new residential wing following a refurbishment, significantly increasing its capability to care for older people in the area.
The care home, which provides residential, dementia, respite and nursing care, has increased its capacity by nearly a quarter, moving from 66 to 81 beds.
Manager Pyela Mwale said: “We are delighted to have opened our new wing at Fairview Court Care Home, which will increase the provision of high-quality elderly care for people in the Kingswood area and beyond.
“This extension was a serious undertaking, and like most projects of its scale it has had its ups anddowns, but we couldn’t be more thrilled by how beautiful the new rooms and facilities are. We’re really looking forward to welcoming new residents to our home.”
The opening of the new wing was attended by more than 30 residents of Fairview Court and their friends and families.
Residents Molly Saunders and Yvonne Evans, who lived as neighbours in the original space, and who have forged a long-standing friendship at Fairview Court, cut the ribbon to officially open the new wing.
The extensive refurbishment was heavily impacted by the Covid pandemic, however the completed project has now added an additional 15 new rooms, all with en-suite facilities.
Fairview Court residents Yvonne Evans and Molly Saunders are pictured with Damien Egan, Labour candidate for Kingswood, and home manager Pyela Mwale.